Page 202 - New Silat Rules 2020

Attacks or target are limited to the following areas:

1. Chest
2. Abdominal
3. Left and Right Ribs
4. Back part of the trunk
5. Thigh area can attack, but must immediately follow up with a valid technique
a. If there is no follow up, the attack is considered as a serious violation (Warning I).
6. Below knee level can be targeted but are non-scoring area.
a. If attack is directly to the knee, it is considered as a serious violation (Warning I).

A technique delivered when the gong is struck to signal the end of the match, is considered
valid. A technique delivered after the gong is struck to signal the end of the match shall not
be scored.

Explanation:

In order to score, a technique must be applied to a scoring area while using the Pencak Silat
Principle.

1. For reasons of safety, dropping technique where the opponent is thrown down headfirst
(12 to 6) is a serious violation. After a dropping technique has been executed, the Wasit
must immediately stop the match and decide if it is valid.

a. When an athlete is thrown head down first, it is a serious violation.
b. If an athlete falls on his upper back downwards, technique will be valid.

2. An athlete must maintain awareness of the opponent’s potentiality to counterattack.

For safety reason, he/she must not turn their face/back away during delivery of a
technique and remains facing the opponent.

3. The gong signals the end of scoring possibilities in a match, even if the Wasit may
inadvertently not stop the match immediately.

a. Chairman will step in and confirm that the round has ended.

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